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MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ADDS NEW PETROL AND DIESEL ENGINES TO UK LINE-UP

ByDave Stopher

Jun 10, 2018
  • Mercedes-AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Coupé now available from £62,835
  • E 400 d 4MATIC, which replaces E 350 d in saloon and estate, priced from £52,685
  • CLS 53 4MATIC+ priced from £74,050
  • Order books are open now with first deliveries arriving in September

Mercedes-Benz has further expanded the E-Class range with a host of new petrol and diesel engines. The Mercedes-AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Coupé is available to buy from £62,835, while prices for the Cabriolet start at £69,285. Pricing for the CLS 53 4MATIC+ starts at £74,050.

The 53s come with a 3.0-litre biturbo in-line six cylinder petrol engine, with the brand’s innovative new EQ Boost technology. It can generate 435 hp and 520 Nm, with an additional 20 hp and 250 Nm available from the EQ Boost system. The E 53 Coupé has an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph and can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds (4.5 seconds for the Cabriolet). The Coupé delivers up to 32.5 combined mpg and emits 203 g/km of CO2 (Cabriolet: 32.1 mpg and 200 g/km).

The CLS 53 can travel from 0 to 62 mph in 4.5 seconds, with an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. It can achieve up to 31.7 mpg and emits 203 g/km of CO2.

An AMG Speedshift TCT 9G transmission comes as standard, and features extremely short shift times, fast response to shift paddle commands, a double-declutching function and multiple downshifts.

The fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive combines ultimate driving performance with a high level of driving safety in all conditions.

Standard equipment includes 12.3-inch widescreen cockpit display and 12.3-inch infotainment display; Parking Package including 360° camera; Memory Package, including electrically adjustable front seats and steering column; privacy glass (E 53 Coupe only); Multibeam Intelligent Light System; Nappa leather upholstery; wireless charging (E 53 Coupé and Cabriolet only); AMG Ride Control suspension; and split folding rear seats. The CLS adds a sliding sunroof; Burmester surround sound system and Keyless-Go.

The Premium Plus package is available for £2,595 on the Coupé and £1,595 for the E 53 Cabriolet, adding Burmester surround sound system; Keyless-Go Comfort package; and a panoramic glass sunroof (Coupé only).

The Comfort package can be added for £395 and includes Air Balance and Energizing comfort control. The systems work together to enhance the occupant’s overall comfort. This includes music, ambient lighting, and fragrance.

Mercedes-Benz E 400 d 4MATIC Saloon and Estate

Prices for the E 400 d start at £52,685 for the Saloon, and £54,685 for the Estate.

The E 400 d, which replaces the E 350 d, uses a new 3.0-litre straight six turbodiesel engine (codenamed OM 656) with an output of 340 hp and 700 Nm (up from 258 hp and 620 Nm). It can deliver up to 48.7 mpg on the combined cycle and emits 154 g/km of CO2 (46.3 mpg and 161 g/km for the Estate). It has an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph, and can travel from 0 to 62 mph in 4.9 seconds (Estate: 5.1 seconds).

 

Trim

CO2 (g/km)

OTR price (£)

P11D (£)

Road fund licence (£)

BIK tax rate (%)

Saloon

E 200 d

SE

122

36,070

35,810

205

29

AMG Line

127

38,565

38,305

205

30

E 220 d

SE

122

37,565

37,305

205

29

AMG Line

127

40,060

39,800

205

30

E 220 d 4MATIC

SE

135

39,475

38,905

515

32

AMG Line

135

41,970

41,400

515

32

E 400 d 4MATIC

AMG Line

154

52,685

51,800

830

35

E 53 4MATIC+

200

63,790

62,495

1,240

37

E 63 4MATIC+

245

84,915

83,100

1,760

37

E 63 S 4MATIC+

245

94,275

92,460

1,760

37

Estate

E 200 d

SE

129

38,070

37,810

205

30

AMG Line

135

40,875

40,305

515

32

E 220 d

SE

129

39,565

39,305

205

30

AMG Line

135

42,370

41,800

515

32

E 220 d 4MATIC

SE

140

41,475

40,905

515

33

AMG Line

142

43,970

43,400

515

33

E 400 d 4MATIC

AMG Line

161

54,685

53,800

830

37

E 53 4MATIC+

203

65,790

64,495

1,240

37

E 63 4MATIC+

246

86,915

85,100

1,760

37

E 63 S 4MATIC+

246

96,275

94,460

1,760

37

Coupé

E 220 d

AMG Line

132

41,370

40,800

515

31

E 220 d 4MATIC

AMG Line

141

42,970

42,400

515

33

E 300

AMG Line

181

42,235

41,350

830

37

E 53 4MATIC+

200

64,790

63,495

1,240

37

Cabriolet

E 220 d

AMG Line

139

45,865

45,295

515

32

E 220 d 4MATIC

AMG Line

142

47,465

46,895

515

33

E 300

AMG Line

181

46,730

45,845

830

37

E 53 4MATIC+

200

69,285

67,990

1,240

37